The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Orange County, CA

"None of us wants to be looking at Assisted Living facilities…but the need, too often, is unavoidable. As I looked at several in this area, I was most impressed with Ivy Park at Mission Viejo. From the first meeting, we were impressed. JP gave us t..."

"We liked everything about Carmel Village Retirement Community. There was nothing negative about them. We were greeted by the person I was told would be greeted by, and that was David. He did an outstanding job. Overall, they did a wonderful job. This..."

"I toured Woodbridge Terrace of Irvine. The best that I like is that it's located in Irvine and it's in a fairly quiet area. The staff was very nice. I didn't have any problems with them. The structure of the facility is very good. The rooms and the d..."

"Our experience with the staff was superb specifically, Dauria and Freddy were delightful. Not only were they very knowledgeable and informative, but they were great listeners and walked us through all the solution options with us. We fell in love wit..."

"Although my mother was only at Atria since March 2024, until her recent passing, she could not stop talking about how wonderful the place was. She had a studio apartment that was so cute, and the atmosphere there was so cheerful. The staff was always..."

"I will most likely be staying at The Ivy at Wellington. I just felt it was a nice place to be. It's month to month, so you're not obligated for 6 months or a year with a lease. The apartments were very lovely. They were very nice sizes. I'll be movin..."

"I toured Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very modern-looking and very clean. The rooms were big and very beautiful. Your meals were included. They paid for gas, electricity and cable, transportation, and activities. I didn't h..."

"MorningStar of Mission Viejo provides safe and comfortable options for senior living that Mission Viejo families can count on. Resort-style ..."

"At Serento Rosa, we�re here to make your life easier in every way we can. Our Assisted Living floor plans are designed to fit every need. Li..."

"Welcome to Bayview Landing! You will love our location and the many amenities that we have to offer such as Modern kitchens, Stylish baths, ..."

"Located in San Juan Capistrano, and with two homes to choose from right in the area, this is a 5500 Sq Ft mansion that provides spectacular ..."

"in my 12 days visiting it was amazing the amount of personal attention given to the residents A few to mention was Tina , Monica, Fatima these were just a few of many i met who always had a smile and kind words. Never been to a living place as this..."

"Town & Country looks like it's new and clean. They have a lot of activities for people there. My interaction with some of the nurses was very good. The apartments looked nice. They are semi-private, which is basically two people sharing a bathroom. T..."

"The rooms at The Covington were nice, but very expensive. The staff was excellent. I saw that they have three courtyards, an exercise room, and a bar. I also some residents swimming. The staff was excellent. Their restaurant was the best so far...."

"I toured Freedom Village. It was very friendly, very organized, and very patient-client-centered. All the people living there seemed very happy and liked it. They've had the same ownership since the beginning. It was a very top-notch place. It was cl..."

"I toured Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach. It's quite new. Their residents felt older than I was, but it seemed a livelier place than the other place. The facilities were very good...."

"As far as the environment is concerned, the Regents Point is very beautiful and calm. I have a view of the park. The grounds are beautiful. It feels very welcoming, calming, and peaceful. The staff has been very helpful and friendly. There are exerci..."

"I like the proximity of Morningside of Fullerton to shopping. I like the layout of the rooms, the dining schedule, and the overall general atmosphere both inside the facility as well as the surrounding community. The staff who gave the tour was excel..."

"My father has moved into Katella Senior Living Community. It's a great facility. We had good communication. The staff member showed me all around and answered my questions. The place was clean and the residents seemed happy. It didn't have an odor. I..."

"Laguna Woods Village is a very large community, with 20,000 residents. There are amenities and about 300 clubs, and there are all kinds of events taking place all the time. I have a 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit, and it's beautiful. I enjoy sitting on my po..."